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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.27, 1,658.41 and 830.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.27, 1,658.41 and 830.25 is: 1,146.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.27 : 1,658.41 = 830.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.27/1,658.41 = 830.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.27x = 1,658.41 × 830.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.27x = 1,376,890.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,890.76/1,201.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.19

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